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Barista Salary in India (2026)
₹18,000per month, median
Half of Barista posts in India offer ₹15,000–₹21,000 a month. Based on 1,341 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹12,500 | ₹15,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹23,500 |
- Active posts
- 1,343
- Employers
- 1,008
- Open to freshers
- 43%
- New in 30 days
- 123
What to offer Barista candidates in India
- Offer at least ₹18,000 a month to match the typical post in India; ₹21,000 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹17,000 — 6% below the overall median.
- Ask for Coffee only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹18,500 against ₹16,000.
- 123 new Barista posts went live in the last 30 days — publish your monthly range so candidates can compare.
Experience
Barista salary by experience
| Experience | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher (0 years) | 579 | ₹17,000 |
| 1–2 years | 762 | ₹19,000 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 1,336 | ₹18,000 |
| Part-time | 5 | ₹13,500 |
Qualification asked
- 10th pass77% · 1,030
- 12th pass14% · 189
- Below 10th9% · 116
- Graduate1% · 8
Cities
Barista salary by city in India
States
Barista salary by state
| State | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Maharashtra | 401 | ₹18,000 |
| Karnataka | 210 | ₹19,500 |
| Telangana | 88 | ₹20,000 |
| Gujarat | 74 | ₹17,500 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 45 | ₹14,500 |
| West Bengal | 39 | ₹15,000 |
| Rajasthan | 38 | ₹16,500 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 27 | ₹16,500 |
| Punjab | 19 | ₹14,000 |
| Uttarakhand | 18 | ₹16,500 |
| Tamil Nadu | 17 | ₹17,500 |
Market
Who is hiring in India
123 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Ab Coffee46
- Starbucks16
- Jazz & Blues Hospitality Llp15
- Third Wave Coffee15
- Nothing Before Coffee Private Limited13
- CoHR pvt ltd12
- Cafe Coffee Day11
- Abcoffee10
Skills premium
Skills that raise pay
Median monthly pay of posts that ask for the skill versus posts that do not.
| Skill | With | Without | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee | ₹18,500 | ₹16,000 | +16% |
| Restaurant Experience | ₹18,500 | ₹17,500 | +6% |
Real offers
Recent Barista posts with pay
- BaristaWorld travel cafe · Ahmedabad · Fresher · Yesterday₹10,000 – ₹15,000/month
- BaristaDark pour · Delhi · 1–2 yrs · Yesterday₹15,000 – ₹20,000/month
- BaristaRaytio · Kolkata · Fresher · Yesterday₹12,000 – ₹15,000/month
- BaristaNothing Before Coffee Cafe - Hudson Lane, New Delhi · Delhi · 1–2 yrs · Yesterday₹10,000 – ₹12,000/month
- BaristaReguest Hotels · Dehradun · 2+ yrs · Yesterday₹17,000 – ₹20,000/month
- BaristaThird Wave Coffee - Marol · Mumbai · Fresher · Yesterday₹15,000 – ₹16,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Barista salary in India?
The median advertised salary is ₹18,000 a month across 1,341 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹15,000 and ₹21,000, and 10% of posts pay ₹23,500 or more.
What is the Barista salary for freshers in India?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹17,000 a month, based on 579 jobs.
What do Barista jobs pay experienced candidates in India?
1–2 years: ₹19,000 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Which city in India pays the most for Barista jobs?
Hyderabad (₹20,000), Bengaluru (₹19,500) and Delhi (₹18,500) have the highest median offers among cities with at least 5 posts.
Which skills raise Barista salaries in India?
Coffee (+16%) and Restaurant Experience (+6%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 1,341 active job posts for Barista in India on BetterJobs that state a salary. Pay is converted to a monthly amount and rounded to the nearest ₹100; last updated 14 November 2026.
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